CNRA District III Referees

Dublin I Fremont I Livermore I Mustang I Newark I Pleasanton I San Ramon

Instruction

Upcoming Referee Clinics:

Click here for complete printable list of 2010 classes  - TBD

NEW REFEREES:

A newly updated document is being distributed by the U.S. Soccer National Referee Program office to all state associations for their use in training new referees. It is intended to supplement, not replace, the materials given to referees who have just complete their entry level clinic into the referee, assistant referee, and recreational referee grades.

The focus of this document is to provide information in a compressed format on matters which are of concern to new officials but which are not straight “laws of the game” knowledge. All the topics discussed (handling coaches, participating in the pregame meeting, getting assignments, developing confidence, etc.) are clearly covered in the clinics we run to certify new officials. Experience has shown, however, that having a concise, summarized guide for these matters will provide opportunities for our new referees to study and refresh their recollection of our training even after the class is over.

USSF recommends that “Information for New Referees” be distributed to everyone completing the entry level clinics. The final page of the document is provided so that students may fill in contact information for anyone who might be able to provide assistance to them in their first several seasons.

Referee Grades:

The two "starter" grades are 8 or 9. Other requirements must be met to move up to Grade 7 or above. Contact the DDI (see below) for more information about that or visit the CNRA Upgrade site.

USSF Grade 8 Referee
The Grade 8 clinic consists of six (6) 3-hour sessions, for a total of eighteen (18) hours of instruction. Attendance at all sessions is required for successful completion of the course. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates may register as Grade 8 Referees with the United States Soccer Federation for a registration fee.

USSF Grade 9 Recreational Referee
The USSF Grade 9 Recreational Referee may officiate games as either a Referee or Assistant Referee on recreational youth games for under-14 and younger only. They may not officiate older ages, competitive youth matches (Class 1), or adult matches. For the latter matches, you must be at least a Grade 8 Referee. The Grade 9 clinic consists of a one-day eight-hour class. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates may register as Grade 9 Recreational Referees with the United States Soccer Federation for a registration fee.

"Fun Runs" are the physical tests that Grade 7 and above referees need to do each year to maintain their grade. Grade 7 and above must also pass their written test each year. We usually give that just after the Fun Run has completed.

District III Director of Instruction:

Van Emden Henson
1413 Fox Creek Court, Livermore, CA 94551
925-351-7962
D3Instruction@comcast.net